Padmapur - Rayagada, Gajapati

Padmapur is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapur is 414802. The village covers a total geographical area of 608 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Padmapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Padmapur village had a total population of 932 people, including 440 males and 492 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.91%, with male literacy at 75.33% and female literacy at 56.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 742.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Padmapur

Padmapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Padmapur

Padmapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Padmapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Padmapur is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padmapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Padmapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Padmapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Padmapur village are given below:

FAQs about Padmapur